ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

8033744: Lambda  Light Chain Immunoglobulin mRNA by in situ Hybridization

Test Mnemonic: ISH LAMBDA
Methodology: in situ Hybridization

Performed: Mon-Thu

Reported: 1-5 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Tissue.

Transport: Paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue block at 20-25°C.  Protect paraffin block from excessive heat.  Ship in cooled container during summer months.

Remarks: If paraffin block is unavailable to send, submit 7 tissue sections from paraffin block on "plus" charged or salinized slides.

Unacceptable Conditions: Samples fixed in formalin substitute.

Stability: Paraffin block: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Acceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
Negative

Interpretive Data:


Please refer to Statement A in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.



CPT Code(s):
88365

 

 

 
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